More tower block fail fire safety tests following the Grenfell Tower disaster

More tower block fail fire safety tests following the Grenfell Tower disaster

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Architecture, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript discusses the failure of buildings to pass safety checks, with all submitted cladding samples failing combustibility tests. The Grenfell Tower disaster is highlighted, with accusations of political decisions leading to the tragedy. Concerns are raised about the cladding materials used, and recommended safety measures are endorsed by the National Fire Chiefs Council. Several locations with unsafe buildings are identified, and a task force meeting is scheduled.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who announced the failure of buildings in safety checks?

The Prime Minister

The National Fire Chiefs Council

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid

John McDonnell

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did John McDonnell accuse political decisions of causing?

Increased taxes

Environmental damage

The Grenfell Tower disaster

Economic downturn

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major concern regarding the Grenfell Tower fire?

The number of fire exits

The age of the building

The cladding used on the building

The height of the building

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the National Fire Chiefs Council endorse?

Stricter building codes

Mitigating measures for unsafe buildings

New building designs

Increased fire drills

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city was NOT mentioned as having unsafe buildings?

Manchester

Portsmouth

Birmingham

Sunderland